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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #36827 Compass
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Before  Google  Maps  and  even  GPS,  people  used  magnetic  compasses  for  over  900  years  in    to  reliably    around  the  world.  A  compass  works  by    the  a  magnetized  needle.  This  allows  us  to  determine  earth's  magnetic  field  to    the  four  cardinal  directions:  north,  south,  east  and  west.

replace determine order align using defer rejoice navigate

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Correct answer: order

Explanation: The word 'order' fits grammatically as it indicates a purpose or reason for using compasses. It aligns with the context of discussing how compasses were used for navigation, suggesting a sequence or arrangement in the process of navigation.

Meaning: 'Order' refers to the arrangement or sequence in which something is done, in this case, the purpose of using compasses for navigation.

Wrong options:

  • defer: The word 'defer' means to postpone or delay, which does not fit the context of using compasses for navigation.
  • rejoice: 'Rejoice' means to feel joy or happiness, which is unrelated to the context of navigation and compasses.
  • align: 'Align' is a verb that means to arrange in a straight line or to adjust, but it does not convey the purpose of using compasses.
  • replace: 'Replace' means to take the place of something, which does not fit the context of how compasses were used historically.
  • navigate: 'Navigate' is a verb that describes the act of finding one's way, but it does not indicate the purpose of using compasses.
  • determine: 'Determine' means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit as a purpose for using compasses.
Correct answer: navigate

Explanation: The term 'navigate' is a verb that directly relates to the action of finding one's way, making it contextually appropriate as it describes the primary function of using compasses.

Meaning: 'Navigate' means to plan and direct the route or course of a journey, especially by using a compass.

Wrong options:

  • defer: 'Defer' means to postpone, which does not relate to the action of moving or finding one's way.
  • rejoice: 'Rejoice' means to feel joy, which is irrelevant to the context of navigation.
  • order: 'Order' refers to arrangement, which does not describe the action of moving or finding a route.
  • replace: 'Replace' means to take the place of something, which does not fit the context of navigation.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that describes the act of employing something, but it does not convey the action of finding one's way.
  • determine: 'Determine' means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit the context of navigating.
Correct answer: using

Explanation: The word 'using' is a gerund that indicates the action of employing the magnetized needle, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes how a compass operates.

Meaning: 'Using' refers to the act of employing or utilizing something, in this case, the magnetized needle of the compass.

Wrong options:

  • defer: 'Defer' means to postpone, which does not relate to the action of operating a compass.
  • rejoice: 'Rejoice' means to feel joy, which is irrelevant to the context of how a compass works.
  • order: 'Order' refers to arrangement, which does not describe the action of operating a compass.
  • replace: 'Replace' means to take the place of something, which does not fit the context of how a compass functions.
  • navigate: 'Navigate' is a verb that describes the action of finding one's way, but it does not fit as a description of how a compass works.
  • determine: 'Determine' means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit the context of the operation of a compass.
Correct answer: align

Explanation: The word 'align' is a verb that means to arrange in a straight line or to adjust, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the function of determining directions using a compass.

Meaning: 'Align' means to arrange or adjust in relation to something else, in this case, the cardinal directions.

Wrong options:

  • defer: 'Defer' means to postpone, which does not relate to the action of determining directions.
  • rejoice: 'Rejoice' means to feel joy, which is irrelevant to the context of aligning directions.
  • order: 'Order' refers to arrangement, but it does not describe the action of determining directions.
  • replace: 'Replace' means to take the place of something, which does not fit the context of aligning directions.
  • navigate: 'Navigate' is a verb that describes the action of finding one's way, but it does not fit as a description of aligning directions.
  • determine: 'Determine' means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit the context of aligning directions.

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